Flavors & Fragrances
REACH
Cajeput oil
CAS Number
8008-98-8
EC Number
287-316-4
FEMA Number
FEMA 2225
What is Cajeput oil?
Cajeput oil (CAS 8008-98-8), also known by its FEMA 2225 designation, is a steam-distilled essential oil derived from the leaves and twigs of Melaleuca cajuputi.
Where is Cajeput oil used?
- Oral care and topical pharmaceuticals: camphoraceous, medicinal scent and flavor
- Confectionery and cough drops: warm, spicy-eucalyptus notes
- Functional foods: cooling or medicinal profile
- Personal care: fragrance component in scalp treatments, muscle rubs and cleansing products
- Home care and industrial cleaning: natural solvent-compatible fragrance
- Flavor manufacturers use it to impart warm, spicy-eucalyptus notes.
Commercial specifications
- Cosmetic and pharmaceutical grades meeting regional specifications for purity and safety
- Bulk supply in drums or smaller packaging
Other Names (Synonyms)
Oils, cajuput
What are the physical properties of Cajeput oil?
Density 0.92 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Odor at 100.00 %. sweet fresh herbal rosemary eucalyptus camphoreous green minty fruity woody